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Forensic Science

Definition:

5 Forensic Science topics;

1.  D.N.A
2.  White Powder 
3.  Fingertips
4.  Fibres
5. Money 

    

Fingerprints

Fingerprint characteristics

Aim: To look at the different types of fingerprints.

Materials: 

1.   Balloon
2.   Ink
3.   Finger

Steps

1.   Carefully roll your finger once in the ink pad.
2.   Put your finger on the balloon.
3.  Blow up your balloon   
4.  Look at your fingerprint and see what type it is.
5.  Let the balloon's air out of it.
6.  Do your next finger on the other side of the balloon.

Insert two pictures here of your fingerprints

Ink prints

Thumb print	Index finger print
Middle one

Record the types of fingerprints from those in your group.

Name	Fingerprint 1 (Thumb)	Fingerprint 2 (index finger)
Jolly Rose	Loop	Loop
Alliah	Whorl	Whorl
Lyan	Loop	Loop